Cost of living
Amherst compared to Newcastle (United States)
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Overview comparison
AmherstNewcastle (United States)
Consumer prices in Amherst are roughly 13% higher than in Newcastle (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Amherst | Newcastle (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,745 | 1,988 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,696 | 4,894 |
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| Without rent one person | 838 | 809 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,814 | 1,897 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,618.45 | 1,081.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,009.52 | 1,623.17 |
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| Food person | 579 | 450 |
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| Food family | 1,699 | 1,043 |
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| Transport person | 119.46 | 62.69 |
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| Transport family | 219.47 | 176.8 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.89 years | 74.17 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Amherst | Newcastle (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.14 | 9.87 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84.03 | 63.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.56 | 8.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6 | 5.25 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.3 | 3.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.08 | 2.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Amherst | Newcastle (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,878.45 | 1,145.78 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,525.37 | 1,054.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,542.77 | 2,396.27 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,525 | 1,679.84 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.59 | 89.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 181.44 | 165.37 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.88 | 58.13 |
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Transportation
| Item | Amherst | Newcastle (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.66 | 7.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,754 | 5,234 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,706 | 5,310 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 | 2.98 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.72% | 69.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.51 | 16.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1.45 |
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Groceries
| Item | Amherst | Newcastle (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 1.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.73 | 1.79 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.28 | 4.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.3 | 14.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.11 | 10.13 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.92 | 14.7 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.92 | 2.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.65 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Amherst | Newcastle (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.55 | 42.92 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.4 | 12.16 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.08 | 52.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.38 | 16.01 |
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| Brand Jeans | 54.31 | 89.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.37 | 96.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,451.34 | 947.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,394 | 20,211 |
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